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Refractor for electric light wall unit

Assignee: Cable Electric Products Inc
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Filing: 1985-07-19
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Granted: 1986-09-09
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Expires: 2005-07-19
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Abstract

Abstract The invention features a reflector for an electric bulb wall unit that diffuses and spreads the light over a wider area. The body of the reflector has a light diffusing semi-cylindrical center surface containing many diamond-studded projections. Surrounding the center surface are quarterly-spherical surfaces having saw-toothed striations that diffuse and spread the light in arcuate pathways.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frederic W. Schwartz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 20:17
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/03; F21S8/033; F21S8/035; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V5/00; F21V5/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 70 words
A light refractor for a plug-in, electric light wall unit, comprising a light transmissive body having a plurality of surface sections having light diffusing patterns thereon, including: a semi-cylindrical surface having a diamond-studded type of texture; and a pair of quarterly-spherical surfaces respectively bordering upon said semi-cylindrical surface and having saw-toothed type striations substantially radiating from a center point upon a demarcation between said quarterly-spherical surfaces and said semi-cylindrical surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 70 words
A light refractor for a plug-in, electric light wall unit, comprising a light transmissive body having a plurality of surface sections having light diffusing patterns thereon, including: a semi-cylindrical surface having a diamond-studded type of texture; and a pair of quarterly-spherical surfaces respectively bordering upon said semi-cylindrical surface and having saw-toothed type striations substantially radiating from a center point upon a demarcation between said quarterly-spherical surfaces and said semi-cylindrical surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
The light refractor of claim 1, wherein said diamond studded type of surface and said saw-toothed type striations are disposed upon an inner portion of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 24 words
The light refractor of claim 1, further comprising a bracket extending from an inner portion of said body for supporting an electrical light base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
The light refractor of claim 3, wherein said bracket is disposed approximately one-third a distance along said semi-cylindrical section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
In combination with the refractor of claim 1, a bracket attached to said body and supporting an electric light base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 16 words
The light refractor of claim 1, wherein an outer portion of said body is substantially smooth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 19 words
The light refractor of claim 1, further comprising an oval-shaped rear surface section bordering said semi-cylindrical and quarterly-spherical surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 15 words
The light refractor of claim 7, wherein said oval-shaped rear surface comprises saw-toothed type stirations.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1989-09-08 1990-03-10 1990-09-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-09-08 1994-03-10 1994-09-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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